Q:What is the life span of my hamster?
A:It mainly depends on the type of hamster you have. But, most hamsters will live around 2-3 years.
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Q:What bedding is the best?
A:The best thing to use is probably wood shavings that you can purchase from every pet store. For more information, visit the "Homes" section.
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Q:Can I let my hamster drink anything else besides water?
A:Fresh water is probably the safest drink you can give your hamster. If you want to let it drink some juice, try just giving it fresh fruits. Fresh fruits are packed with juices and nutrients.
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Q:Can I clean my hamster?
A:Hamsters are able to groom themselves. Washing them may actually harm them. For more information about grooming, go to the "Care" section.
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Q:Is my hamster lonely?
A:It depends what kind of hamster you have.(Check "Info" page). Some or social, while others are not. But, most hamsters prefer to have their own cage.
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Q:My hamster keeps biting me, what should I do?
A:Biting is usually a sign of fear. They are either annoyed or stressed out. Let them calm down a while, and then retry what you were trying to do.
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Q:Why doesn't my hamster get up in the morning?
A:Hamsters are nocturnal animals. They only get up occasionally in the morning to drink water or have a snack. If they don't get up in the morning, it's okay. Don't try to wake them up!
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Q:What should I do if my hamster gets fleas?
A:Hamsters usually get fleas from other animals. Purchase a flea powder from a pet store and either apply it to your hamster or into the bedding.
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Q:Should my hamster be eating its poop?
A:It's perfectly natural for hamsters to eat their own poop. They have two type of poop, one that is waste and one that has nutrients. Hamsters will often eat the poop with the nutrients and re-digest it.
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Q:What should I do if my hamster stinks?
A:Hamsters are able to groom themselves, so the problem is probably the bedding. Maybe it's time to clean the cage!
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Q:How do I stop the hamster wheel from squeaking?
A:Simply put some Vaseline(petroleum jelly) or oil (Vegetable oil is good) where the squeaking is coming from.
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Q:Why is my hamster grinding their teeth?
A:This shows that they are annoyed. Let them calm down in their cage alone.
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Q:Is my hamster male or female?
A:Female hamsters have two openings on their undersides and they are close together. The male hamsters' openings are further apart. Males also have more elongated undersides.
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Q:How can I stop my hamster from chewing at the cage?
A:Hamsters have a natural desire to chew. Try offering chew sticks which are avaiable at your local pet store, or our online pet store (Click "Store" section).
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Q:What are some ways of retrieving a lost hamster?
A:First, don't panic! This happens to every hamster owner at least once. Close all the doors and windows. Pick up any clothes on the floor and inspect them. Look in show boxes as well. If you still can't find them, leave a little food in every room and close all the doors. The next day, see which room has food eaten. Search that room! Another trick you can try is to find a bucket(high enough so your hamster couldn't climb out of it, and short enough so you hamster wouldn't get hurt if it fell into it). Then use some books to create stairs leading up to the top of the bucket(or other large container). Put some food in the bucket so that when the hamster climbs up the stairs and sees the food, it will fall in and get trapped. Good luck!
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(More to come)